(You know I don't own YGO)
Sands of Time
Chapter One:
The journey was not about the path. It is never about the path. For the path is always unclear. Her path was woven at her feet, etched into her destiny. Though it seemed that life would go on without her, in a way it seemed that it would end when she left. So many lives can be lost to the wind on the beaten path.
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Anzu rubbed her eyes and jumped out of her bed and rushed to get dressed, today was the day her father and Atem's Father signed the treaty between Libya and Egypt. She was so happy; she would marry the Pharaoh, her true love.
"Princess Anzu, are you ready? Your father will be here any moment." Eshe called to her mistress. "Please hurry."
"Alright Eshe, I am coming. I will see you in the changing room." She spoke and ran off.
Anzu smiled at this day and walked up to a statue of Isis in her room and thanked and prayed to her. Anzu lifted her head when she heard a faint sound. "Who is there?"
"Anzu, Princess Anzu. Psst." Can a soft voice bringing Anzu to smile. She ran over to her curtains and smiled anew at finding her intruder. "Hi."
"Prince Atem, what are you doing? You should be getting ready." Anzu pulled him from her curtains. " I can see you still have some growing up to do."
"Hey, you should be less grown up. Well I guess we have a lot to teach each other." He smiled handsomely. "I just wanted to give you something." He said and pulled out a silk pouch with the Sennen Eye on it. "I know how much you don't like rings so this is my engagement gift." He smiled
"Atem, you are so sweet." She smiled and held the pouch close to her breast and leaned down to kiss his cheek. "Thank you. You had better hurry, I am sure Seth won't be too happy with your leaving." Atem nodded and climbed back out her window and headed back to his chambers.
Eshe walked back in and pulled Anzu with her to get her ready, fitting her with her white gown and adorning her body with gold trinkets and scented oils. "Something's missing." Eshe said.
"I know, the answer might be in this pouch." Anzu opened it up and smiled at it, it was a golden chain and on it was her Cartouche. " I love it, so." Anzu put it on. "Let us go, I cannot wait another moment to be married."
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"Well it seems we can get this contract signed and have this wedding party." Atem's father smiled brightly.
"Where is my daughter, she is late." Anzu's father grumbled. "I must say Pharaoh, your son is well mannered, unlike my daughter. Forgive me."
"Oh it's fine, she is probably ner-" the Pharaoh paused as the double doors opened letting Anzu walk in. Atem stood up and gasped at her beauty. "Well there she is."
"I must say she is rather beautiful." The Queen smiled, "I couldn't ask for a better replacement."
Anzu walked up to them and sat next to Atem as they signed the marriage contracts. "Our peoples will forever be united and there will be peace between us all." Anzu smiled.
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Anzu sat in the courtyard as the festivities began. "Oh my goddess, please guide me down the right path."
"Hello my queen, should not you be in there with me? Dancing?" Atem smirked taking a seat next to her. "Seeking council from the gods?"
"Yes. Forgive me for not being in there. I am so happy that this day is here." She laughed. "I remember how mad I was at being forced into marriage, but I love you and I couldn't ask for more." She smiled, "do you think you're other queens will like me?"
"Why wouldn't they? You are wonderful, besides you will be sleeping in my chambers not theirs."
"Really?" She looked up at him. " So you wont forget me after this night?"
"Of course not, I love you more than those others. You are my true love." Atem pulled her close and kissed her forehead. "Come now, let us enjoy our celebration."
"Wait, I want to thank you for my gift." Anzu pulled up her chain and took his hand. "Lets go."
That night Anzu and Atem danced the night away, their marriage would be a perfect one. They would travel the path of life together for all eternity… Or would they?